Adie Tomer
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Across the U.S., Poor Job Access Compels Even People Without Cars to Drive
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Cross-posted from Brookings’ The Avenue blog. This article is the second in a short series examining new Census data on transportation trends. While more Americans are relying on alternative modes to get to work every day, cars still define most of our commutes. Over time, these high driving rates not only reflect a built environment that continues to promote […]
Census Data Shows How Much Less Millennials and Gen-Xers Commute by Car
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Cross-posted from Brookings’ The Avenue blog. This article is the second in a short series examining new Census data on transportation trends. Nationally, most commuters are still revving up their cars to get to work every morning, but the picture is more complicated when you look across different age groups. Based on the latest Census data from […]
Car Commuting Still Rules, But New Census Data Reveals Important Shifts
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Cross-posted from Brookings’ The Avenue blog. Driving to work has been a staple in the American commute for decades, but it appears the country’s love affair with cars is stalling in many places. After years of sustained growth, driving levels are flat-lining, while more young people are opting for alternative transportation modes. Newly released Census data from […]